Congratulations Gordon! That is a fine bow Chris crafted for you.
I have been busy wrapping up several bows, but with four in the final stretch, I can start knifing away on some wood I have set aside for my recipient. He is a tough one, as he makes some truly stunning bows that really push the limits. Candidate staves include a vine maple with some very well placed side profile character, a pair of yew heartwood billets with paper thin rings possibly getting backed with _______, and shortish osage stave with very nice rings if all else fails.